American boxer
Maurice Hooker
Born (1989-08-07 ) August 7, 1989 (age 35) Nationality American Other names Mighty Mo Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Reach 80 in (203 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 33 Wins 27 Wins by KO 18 Losses 3 Draws 3
Maurice Dewayne Hooker (born August 7, 1989) is an American professional boxer who held the WBO light welterweight title from 2018 to 2019 and challenged for the WBC light welterweight title in 2019. As of August 2020, he is ranked as the world's sixth best active light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board .[ 1]
Professional career
Hooker vs. Flanagan
Hooker turned professional in 2011 and compiled a record of 23-0-3 before challenging and beating British boxer Terry Flanagan in an upset on June 9, 2018 for the vacant WBO light welterweight title[ 2] [ 3] Tyson Fury vs. Sefer Seferi undercard.
Hooker vs. Ramirez
On 27 July 2019, Hooker fought WBC super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez in a unification bout. Ramirez managed to get the better out of Hooker and won the fight via a sixth-round TKO.[ 4]
Hooker vs. Perez
In his next fight, Hooker fought Uriel Perez. Hooker won the fight in the first round.[ 5]
Hooker vs. Ortiz Jr
On 20 March 2021, Hooker fought Vergil Ortiz Jr , who was ranked #2 by the WBO and #6 by the WBC at welterweight.[ 6] [ 7]
Professional boxing record
33 fights
27 wins
3 losses
By knockout
18
2
By decision
9
1
Draws
3
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
33
Loss
27–3–3
Blair Cobbs
UD
10
Aug 6, 2022
Dickies Arena , Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
32
Loss
27–2–3
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
TKO
7 (12), 0:36
Mar 20, 2021
Dickies Arena , Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBO International welterweight title
31
Win
27–1–3
Uriel Perez
TKO
1 (10), 2:52
Dec 20, 2019
Talking Stick Resort Arena , Phoenix, Arizona , U.S.
30
Loss
26–1–3
José Ramírez
TKO
6 (12), 1:48
Jul 27, 2019
College Park Center , Arlington, Texas, U.S.Lost WBO light welterweight title;WBC light welterweight title
29
Win
26–0–3
Mikkel LesPierre
UD
12
Mar 9, 2019
Turning Stone Resort Casino , Verona, New York , U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
28
Win
25–0–3
Alex Saucedo
TKO
7 (12), 1:36
Nov 16, 2018
Chesapeake Energy Arena , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
27
Win
24–0–3
Terry Flanagan
SD
12
Jun 9, 2018
Manchester Arena , Manchester , EnglandWon vacant WBO light welterweight title
26
Win
23–0–3
Courtney Jackson
UD
10
Aug 19, 2017
Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title
25
Win
22–0–3
Cristóbal Cruz
UD
10
Feb 24, 2017
Salon Mezzanine, Tijuana , Mexico
24
Draw
21–0–3
Darleys Pérez
SD
10
Nov 19, 2016
T-Mobile Arena , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title
23
Win
21–0–2
Ty Barnett
KO
1 (10), 2:27
Aug 6, 2016
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title
22
Win
20–0–2
Wilfrido Buelvas
KO
1 (10), 2:27
Mar 26, 2016
Oracle Arena , Oakland, California , U.S.
21
Win
19–0–2
Ghislain Maduma
SD
10
Oct 17, 2015
Madison Square Garden , New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title
20
Win
18–0–2
Eduardo Galindo
TKO
6 (10), 3:10
Jun 26, 2015
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Won vacant WBO –NABO light welterweight title
19
Win
17–0–2
Santos Benavides
TKO
2 (8), 1:56
Mar 6, 2015
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
18
Win
16–0–2
Gary Bergeron
TKO
2 (6), 2:12
Nov 22, 2014
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
17
Win
15–0–2
Carlos Valenzuela
TKO
1 (6), 2:37
Aug 22, 2014
Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
16
Win
14–0–2
Lauro Alcantar
TKO
1 (6), 2:17
Jul 11, 2014
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino , Indio, California , U.S.
15
Win
13–0–2
Adrian Rodriguez Garza
UD
6
Apr 26, 2014
Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi , U.S.
14
Draw
12–0–2
Abel Ramos
MD
8
Jan 27, 2014
Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee , U.S.
13
Win
12–0–1
Rynell Griffin
UD
6
Sep 26, 2013
Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
12
Win
11–0–1
John Revish
KO
1 (6), 2:08
Aug 23, 2013
Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
11
Win
10–0–1
Mario Hermosillo
KO
1 (6), 2:20
Jul 25, 2013
Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California , U.S.
10
Win
9–0–1
John Montes
TKO
6 (6), 1:34
Jun 8, 2013
Beamers Nightclub, Dallas, Texas , U.S.
9
Win
8–0–1
Adam Ealoms
KO
2 (6), 1:44
Apr 29, 2013
Cendera Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
8
Win
7–0–1
Cameron Krael
UD
4
Dec 19, 2012
Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York , U.S.
7
Win
6–0–1
DeAnthony Bonner
KO
1 (4), 1:52
Aug 24, 2012
Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas , U.S.
6
Win
5–0–1
Julian Rodriguez
KO
1 (4), 2:10
Aug 11, 2012
Convention Center, Arlington, Texas , U.S.
5
Win
4–0–1
Pedro Dominguez
TKO
1 (4), 0:13
Jun 29, 2012
Kay Yeager Coliseum, Wichita Falls, Texas , U.S.
4
Win
3–0–1
Demond Brock
UD
4
Jun 8, 2012
Festival Plaza, Shreveport, Louisiana , U.S.
3
Win
2–0–1
Martin Gomez
TKO
2 (4), 1:37
Jul 22, 2011
North Austin Event Center, Austin, Texas , U.S.
2
Win
1–0–1
Wilbert Mitchell
KO
1 (4), 1:43
Jun 24, 2011
Dr Pepper Arena , Frisco, Texas , U.S.
1
Draw
0–0–1
Tyrone Chatman
SD
4
Apr 29, 2011
Orpheum Theater, St. Louis, Missouri , U.S
See also
References
^ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board" . TBRB the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2020 .^ "Maurice Hooker Shocks Terry Flanagan, Wins WBO Title" . Boxingscene. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-09 .^ "Maurice Hooker defeats Terry Flanagan, wins first world title" . ESPN. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-09 .^ "Ramirez vs Hooker - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 2022-03-24 .^ "Hooker vs Perez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 2022-03-24 .^ "Ortiz Jr vs Hooker - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 2022-03-24 .^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. stops determined Maurice Hooker in 7 rounds" . The Ring . 2021-03-21. Retrieved 2022-03-24 .
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